What is the difference between K18 and Olaplex No.3?
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Olaplex 3, our lifesaver… at least it used to be. But now there’s a new shining star on the market: K18! It’s said to be truly revolutionary, with many women switching to K18 and leaving Olaplex 3 behind. But is K18 really as good as people say? Does it work better than Olaplex 3? Is it truly top-notch new technology? And is it really worth the money? Because let’s be honest – Olaplex was already pricey, but K18 seems to be on a whole different level. It’s expensive, very expensive. Today, you’ll discover all the differences between K18 and Olaplex 3, so you can decide if it’s worth trying K18 for yourself :)
How does your hair get damaged?
When your hair strands get damaged, the keratin chains (polypeptide chains) weaken and break. These keratin chains form the inner structure of your hair strands. Your hair gets damaged by chemical treatments, heat, and more. This damages the core structure, affecting your hair strand. The result is reduced elasticity and strength, causing your hair strands to lose resilience and shine.
Basically, the inner structure forms your hair strands. There are countless keratin chains: a single hair strand contains billions of them. When your hair is damaged by chemical treatments, heat, etc., the core structure is impacted. This reduces elasticity and strength, causing your hair strands to lose their resilience and shine.
Resilience and shine is exactly what we always talk about when we discuss healthy, radiant hair.
It looks fuzzy and odd, broken, dry, and not very manageable anymore.
The question now is: "How do K18 and Olaplex No.3 repair these damaged strands? And what’s the difference in their technology?"
You’re about to find out the answer to this burning question!
Source - K18hair.com
What exactly does Olaplex 3 do for the hair?
Olaplex 3 is a worldwide bestseller that reduces hair breakage and visibly strengthens hair. As a result, damaged hair improves, reflected in the overall look and texture. Olaplex 3 keeps your hair vital and strong between salon visits, preparing it perfectly for the next chemical treatment.
Olaplex No. 3 repairs the cortex. It essentially restores the outer part of your hair strand. The disrupted disulfide bonds are reconnected. You can think of Olaplex as a big band-aid that makes your hair reasonably whole again. This gives your hair a boost, making it look vital and strong again.
Olaplex No.3 features an eightfold patented unique ingredient: Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate. This active ingredient repairs your hair right from the root. It’s an ideal addition to your weekly hair care routine.
The broken structure is rebuilt inside the hair without washing out. It also repairs daily hair damage caused by styling, heat, sunlight, brushing, and more.
What exactly does K18 do for the hair?
K18’s HQ sought a bio-active peptide that would literally glue broken hair strands back together (simply put). This restores damaged strands to their original youthful state.
This peptide became the K18Peptide. It penetrates deep into the innermost layers of the hair, much further than traditional repair treatments like Olaplex 3.
This peptide has exactly the right size and make-up to slot into the broken keratin chains. They’ve basically found the Perfecte puzzle piece that completes the puzzle! Your hair’s puzzle, that is ;)
It turns out this peptide is an overachiever. When the peptides work and reconnect, disrupted disulfide bonds are simultaneously reformed. And that’s exactly what Olaplex 3 is known for!
How does the K18Peptide relate to biomimicry?
The K18Peptide uses biomimicry. Simply put, it means learning from and imitating natural processes. As a result, the K18 bio-active peptide is recognised by the hair as natural. Plus, it DOES NOT wash out with water or shampoo like traditional bonding agents. Very nice, naturally!
In other words, K18 is a true, sustainable solution for damaged, fragile strands and hair.
What are the differences between these two repair treatments?
Now you know how both repair treatments work, you’ve probably realised that Olaplex No. 3 repairs more on the surface, while K18 restores the deepest part of a hair strand. That’s a fundamental and groundbreaking difference. This doesn’t mean Olaplex No.3 doesn’t work—they both do. Because K18 repairs the innermost part, it also automatically restores disrupted disulfide bonds, which is Olaplex No.3’s claim to fame. So K18 is essentially a two-in-one product. But when looking at what truly restores hair to its original state, K18 is the clear choice.
The most damaged hair greatly benefits from K18; instead of cutting it off, you can now treat it!
Is K18 really that much better than Olaplex 3?
When you consider the goal—to fully restore hair—K18 is truly much better than Olaplex 3. This isn’t marketing talk; it really delivers on its promise. The reason many women and hairdressers switch from Olaplex 3 to K18 is that Olaplex is cheap compared to K18. However, with ten years of research and proven results, you can say the high price is justified.
Is it expensive?
Yes.
Is it worth it?
Absolutely!
Tip - You can try K18 affordably by ordering a small tube for a low price.
K18 is available in 5ml for a small price, available here: K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask.
